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Contract Extension

HOME OFFICE

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16 Apr 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has extended a contract awarded to Mitie Care & Custody Ltd for providing security services at the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre, covering Colnbrook and Harmondsworth IRCs, with the contract continuing for an additional 570 days. The contract entails comprehensive management of the site, security and guarding, welfare and general care, local escorting, and hospital bed watches, along with facilities management, cleaning services, educational, and recreational services. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is taking place within the UK, with the process currently in the award stage following the March 2026 contract signing.

This contract extension provides opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, facilities management, or welfare services to engage in public sector projects, creating possibilities for expansion and collaboration. Large-scale service providers with expertise in managing detention facilities or similar environments in the UK will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Engagement in such a contract could enhance a supplier’s credibility in the field and diversify their portfolio within governmental service delivery.

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Notice Title

Contract Extension

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (Colnbrook and Harmondsworth IRCs) accommodating male detainees. Services required include: (but are not limited to): a. Overall management of the site; b. Security and guarding; c. Welfare and general care; d. Local escorting and hospital bed watches; e. Provision of furniture and equipment; f. Facilities Management and cleaning services; g. Educational and Recreational

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034848-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£377,554,745 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE CARE & CUSTODY

Further Information

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